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What Are the Main Types of Excavator Tree Cutter?

Sep 09 , 2024

Excavator tree cutter is a type of mechanical equipment that combines the functions of an excavator with those of logging. By installing logging attachments (such as tree shears with grapple, tree grapples with chain saw, etc.) on an excavator, it is primarily used for tasks such as felling trees, cutting them into sections, and removing branches. This equipment combines the flexibility of an excavator with the specialization of a logging machine, allowing for efficient logging operations in complex environments.


The main types of excavator tree cutter


Tree shear with grapple


Equipped with alloy steel blades, it uses the grapple to clamp the tree before cutting it from the base. It is suitable for small to medium-sized trees with diameters below 30 centimeters.


Tree grapple with chain saw


Equipped with a chain saw that can rotate 360 degrees, it can flexibly handle felling needs from different angles. It is suitable for medium to large trees with diameters below 50 centimeters.


Fall harvester


A multi-functional logging machine that integrates felling, cutting, and debranching functions, enhancing operational efficiency.


How to choose the right excavator tree cutter?


What do you need to cut? The whole tree, just branches, or hedges?


These factors determine the choice of excavator tree cutter. SC tree shears are equipped with blades and chainsaws, specifically designed for whole trees and large branches. Trimmers are suitable for hedges, brush, etc.


What is the diameter of the trees you need to cut? What is the tonnage of your excavator?


The tonnage of the excavator must match the appropriate logging machine model. The larger the model of the logging machine, the larger the diameter of the trees it can cut and the greater its cutting force.


Features of the SC tree grapple with chain saw


  • Maximum cutting diameter of trees up to 350 mm


  • Ideal for thinning, felling, and trimming trees


  • Replaceable chain saw makes replacement simple


  • Multifunctional: cutting, lifting, and handling multiple trees